Philip Burke
Rock n’ Roll Painter, Spiritual
Seeker and Celtic Philosopher Tells All
By Alicia Burke
"Sinéad was one of the easiest paintings I’ve ever done. I’m
not sure why, perhaps it’s because of my Irish blood." This quote is below
the title of Philip Burke’s "Sinéad O’Connor" painting that is among
a large collection of his work at the exhibit entitled, "Philip Burke:
Visionaries, Innovators, Utopians." [More]
Rekindle
a Relation
Fun for the entire family. All 275 of them. The
premier Irish experience. (Advertisement). [More]
In Excellent Company
By Ann Donaldson
She waltzes into the upmarket bar, dazzling the crowd with her long
golden hair and strong sense of self-importance. Standing five foot ten
inches in four-inch knee high boots, it was inevitable that she would be
seen to be looking down on some people. [More]
Burke Candy: a Candy Experience
that Melts in Your Mouth
By Alicia Burke
Sugar, Wisconsin AA butter, Belgian dark chocolate, roasted almonds...
These pure, minimalist ingredients are what constitute the delectable Grandmother
Reilly’s English Toffee, a confection made at Burke Candy in Milwaukee’s
Riverwest neighborhood. The firm is headquartered at 3840 N. Fratney St.,
two blocks south of East Capitol Drive. [More]
Ireland's Largest Public
Falconry Centre Opens In Clare
Ireland's largest public falconry center has been opened at one
of the country's leading tourist sites. Burren Birds of Prey Centre, located
at Aillwee Cave in Co. Clare, features the largest display of falcons,
Harris hawks, owls, American kestrels and white-tailed sea eagles in the
country. [More]
Welcome to the World of
Crème
Inspired by the nature and beauty of Ireland, our Naturally Irish soaps
and bath salts are wrapped in pure Irish linen. (Advertisement).
[More]
These Precious Hours
By Michael Corrigan
The Therapist’s office always gave Declan Mulligan a sense of comfort,
an oasis from outside tensions.
"Are you sure you can travel alone?"
"I think so," he said. [More]
Galway Buskers Keep the
Music Alive
By Michael Corrigan
There’s a plaque on a Galway building that reads: John Massacre Doran,
1976-2003. Doran died in a car crash but the City of Galway didn’t commission
the commemorative plaque. It was created by Doran’s fellow buskers or street
performers. [More]
400 Years
Of Wicklow Songs And Music
By Mattie Lennon
County Wicklow inspired John Millington Synge, gave refuge to freedom
fighters, welcomed lovers to it's hills and valleys and continues to provide
tranquility, peace and relaxation for its many visitors. (Advertisement)
[More]
So You Think You Can (Irish)
Dance? Then Do It!
By Alicia Burke
Think back to one of the times you have been at Milwaukee’s Irish Fest,
or possibly a pub where Irish music was playing. Perhaps someone in the
crowd broke out into full freestyle Irish dancing, or an interpretation
of it. Or perhaps this describes you! [More]
No Need To Dress
Up
Your everyday plaid skirt will do fine. (Advertisement). [More]
Ancestry.com to Join the
Irish Genealogy Society of Wisconsin at ‘07 Irish Fest
By Alicia Burke
"The Irish Diaspora shot the Irish all over the world," said Pat Keeney
Geyh, a noted Irish American genealogist, author, and this year’s genealogy
instructor at the Milwaukee Irish Fest summer school. [More]
Summer Reading Explores
Irish Themes
By Martin Russell
The rush of new books coming across one’s desk over the summer is mind-boggling,
but it’s always a marvelous task to read about the Irish and Irishness.
The following are several noteworthy selections for vacation perusing.
[More]
Ancient Ecological Disaster
Proves Boon to Archaelogists
By John Whatley
Thousands of years before the pharaohs raised pyramids in Egypt, and
before the Greeks and Romans conquered the world, a group of farmers on
the rugged northwest coast of Ireland cleared their lands, built their
houses, walled their fields, planted their crops, fed their animals, and
lived their lives. [More]
Images of
America: Irish Milwaukee
A photo survey of Milwaukee’s marvelous Gaels, past and present!
$20 at Milwaukee area bookstores, the Irish Cultural & Heritage
Center, Gerry O’Brien’s European Meat Market and other fine outlets.
Or order directly from The Irish American Post..(Advertisement).
[More]
Poetry Corner
Illinois Immigrants Under
Attack
Local Resolutions Reflect
Historical Politics of Hate
By Jennifer M. Kons
Nineteenth century Irish immigrants knew all too well the history of
oppression and exclusion doled out by nativist groups trying to "protect
and preserve America." Coming to the United States mostly as poor, unskilled
laborers, the Irish filled indispensable but undesirable jobs such as building
the great canals and streetcar rails. [More]
Orchestra Seeks Young Singer
Participation
Young singers are being sought to participate in a mass choir in conjunction
with the appearance of the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland (CBOI) at
the Milwaukee Theater. "The Crossing" concert will be presented at 7 p.m.,
Oct. 28. The orchestra is touring Stateside this autumn, with shows in
Chicago, Boston and other communities, in addition to Milwaukee. [More]
Donations Needed for ICHC’s
Irish Stew
During the past two years, the Irish Stew has raised an astonishing
$7,376 for the ICHC. Every donation of Irish items, big or small, new or
used, helps this in-house "garage sale" and raffles that take place at
concerts and other special events. [More]
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